Weight Loss

Pain Relief after Surgery Pain relief after surgery is an important part of the recovery process. When you’re not in pain, you will have a more comfortable recovery and return to your normal activities faster. Post-Surgical Pain Relief Options The most common way to treat pain after...

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band In this type of surgery, the surgeon places a ring with an inner inflatable band around the top of your stomach to create a small pouch. This makes you feel full after eating a small amount of food. The band has...

Types of Bariatric Surgery The type of surgery that may be best to help a person lose weight depends on a number of factors. You should discuss with your doctor what kind of surgery might be best for you or your teen. What is the difference...

Bariatric surgery lowers cancer risk for severely obese patients Severely obese patients who undergo bariatric surgery lower their risk of developing cancer by at least a third, according to a University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine researcher leading a large retrospective cohort study of...

Benefits & Risks of Bariatric Surgery: Is It For You? Although bariatric surgery is becoming more common, there are still a lot of opportunities to address the realities of this type of surgery, along with why someone would consider it as a long-term wellness solution....

Your diet after gastric bypass surgery You had gastric bypass surgery. This surgery made your stomach smaller by closing off most of your stomach with staples. It changed the way your body handles the food you eat. You will eat less food, and your body...

Bariatric Surgery Side Effects What are the side effects of bariatric surgery? Side effects may include bleeding infection leaking from the site where the sections of the stomach or small intestine, or both, are stapled or sewn together diarrhea blood clots in the legs that can...

What it is Surgeon removes about 80 percent of stomach, creating a long, banana-shaped pouch. Pros Greater weight loss than gastric band. No changes to intestines. No objects placed in body. Short hospital stay. Cons Cannot be reversed. Chance of vitamin shortage. Higher chance of surgery-related problems...

Dr Rita Hadley on the Benefits Of Weight Loss Surgery. Is weight loss surgery right for you? For an appointment call 480-969-4138 Address 2945 S Dobson Rd Mesa, AZ 85202 Hours Monday—Friday: 9:00AM–5:00PM Saturday & Sunday: Closed

What is bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery is an operation that helps you lose weight by making changes to your digestive system. Some types of bariatric surgeries make your stomach smaller, allowing you to eat and drink less at one time and making you feel full...